Should You Buy Prescription Sunglasses?

If you wear glasses or contacts, there are times when wearing sunglasses is the quick and simple solution to reduce sun glare or to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. You should not have to compromise your vision when deciding on sunglasses, however, you may consider getting sunglasses with a prescription to avoid eye strain, eye damage, or pain from wearing just regular non-prescription sunglasses. 

If you drive a lot or spend any good amount of time outdoors, you will need to keep annoying glare and brightness from the sun at bay. A sunglasses clip on option over your regular glasses can weigh your glasses down and can be cumbersome to use. 

Additionally, having a customized pair of prescription sunglasses make them unique to you and your eye vision needs.  Sometimes cost is a barrier to deciding if prescription sunglasses are right for you. The good news is with Hubble there are a variety of affordable designed in-house, polarized sunglasses that will keep you protected and stylish to boot.

In this article, we’re going over the top reasons you might want to consider adding a pair of prescription sunglasses to your collection. 

 

The Benefits of Prescription Sunglasses

If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may want the ease of wearing a fun pair of sunglasses on occasion. You need the value that sunglasses bring in the form of 100% ultraviolet (UV) protection for your eyes from the sun’s rays. But it’s also important to maintain proper vision while wearing sunglasses.

Let’s face it: contacts worn with sunglasses over them can feel like a hassle. Also, there are times when eyes can feel dry from longer contact lens wear. If you are active, play sports, work outdoors, or drive a lot , or enjoy the beach or pool time, you may need to ditch your contacts in favor of prescription sunglasses. 

It is important to consider the health of your eyes long term as longer contact wear can potentially cause eye fatigue or infection. Having a durable pair of stylish sunglasses with a prescription with protection from UV rays keeps your eyes safe while seeing effectively. Wearing sunglasses with a prescription is also a great option driving long distances when you want to take a break from contact lenses.

There is certainly a built in bonus for convenience in owning sunglasses with a prescription, as you will always have a pair on hand to reduce eye strain and to see comfortably.

For those who work outdoors during daylight hours, having prescription glasses is not only practical but is a tactical solution so you can see better and perform your work more effectively.

If you consider the cost of transition sunglasses, those tend to run a higher cost, versus a stand alone pair of prescription sunglasses. 

Remember, your sunglasses do more than make a fashion statement. Your sunglasses with prescription selection matters because they are an investment in your eyesight. Hubble prescription sunglasses feature standard polycarbonate lenses that are light, built to last, and impact-resistant, giving you the maximum use of each pair. Plus, each pair comes with polarized lenses that shut out 100% of UVA and UVB rays and reduce pesky glare. 

The Drawbacks of Prescription Sunglasses

Glasses worn mostly for outdoor use, to reduce sun glare or even snow glare make them just an occasionally worn accessory. Everyone who wears any kind of glasses knows what an annoyance it can be when you lose or misplace your glasses. So for sunglasses with a prescription, this becomes an issue that will cost you more money if you happen to lose your sunglasses. 

Also your prescription could change over time making it another somewhat more costly challenge. Keep in mind the need to have access to your prescription sunglasses or have the glasses accessible at all times, if you decide to get sunglasses with a prescription and don’t have a vision alternative on hand. Finding high-quality and affordable prescription sunglasses is the best way to ensure that you don't break the bank with a back up pair of prescription sunglasses for your beach bag or storing in your car.

Types of Prescription Sunglasses

Sunglasses with a prescription options vary and the lenses themselves are available in many different types based on vision need, quality of sun glare protection, cost, and lens performance and lens treatment. You may also consider that a darker lens does not necessarily denote more sun protection. It’s the quality of the lens protection such as anti reflective sunglasses or polarized shades that offers a higher level of UV protection. The different lens type includes:

Single Vision - for single vision glasses or sunglasses with prescription, single vision offers correction of vision for a single distance for example, nearsightedness or farsightedness. 

Progressive - these are multifocal corrective lenses that change to adjust at different perspectives. These don’t have a bifocal line.

Anti-Reflective Coating - the lenses of the glasses are coated with an anti-glare agent that acts to reduce glare and makes objects easier to see in a light environment. 

Transition - the lenses on these glasses automatically adjust to dark in sunlight and lighten when indoors. 

Bifocals - the lens feature two corrections – one on the top for distance and one on the bottom for reading.

Sunglasses - regular tinted glasses that are non-prescriptive and are meant to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare. 

Prescription Sunglasses Average Cost

On average, a pair of high-quality sunglasses can range from $100 to upwards of $399. The range is even wider for styles like Aviators which can start at $30 online up to the hundreds for a prescription pair. 

You can protect your vision with $98 custom Hubble Sunglasses. Not only do we design and build many of our glasses in-house, but we’ve also expanded our collection by sourcing incredible frames from top-level manufacturers. Contemporary looks combined with our expertise in efficiency and economical costs mean you get the best of both worlds. 

Adding your prescription is a cinch, and Hubble boasts free shipping and free 14-day hassle free returns. You can shop both men’s and women’s styles with ease, and each pair is hand assembled and polished to order before getting shipped out with a sleek carrying case and microfiber cloth for convenient toting and maintenance.

How to Buy Prescription Sunglasses Online

Getting sunglasses with your custom prescription online is likely an easier process than you might imagine. If you’re shopping at Hubble, once you decide on the frames of your choosing, you simply need to enter your prescription information and select your preferred lens type. From there, we take care of the rest and ship them directly to your door. 

Depending on the type of lens you select, Hubble can fulfill a wide range of prescriptions.

Need some additional assistance reading your glasses prescription? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered there too. 

If you need a brand new or updated prescription, check out Hubble's Find a Doctor Portal to easily find a list of participating doctors near you.

Finally, keep in mind that if you’re seeking a pair of stylish sunglasses without a prescription, that’s no problem for us. Simply select the non-prescription option when you’re checking out your phenomenal frames. 

Order the Perfect Prescription Sunglasses with Hubble

With Hubble, you can find high-quality and affordable optical eyeglasses and sunglasses here. Once you decide on glasses, you'll enter your prescription (if you're ordering prescription sunglasses) and select your preferred lens type. 

When you shop with Hubble, you’ll find dozens of trendy and classic sunglasses to choose from. You're bound to fall in love with a pair or two.

The Hubble Collection of cellulose acetate frames is derived from natural fibers. Each pair has double-barrel hinges to ensure smooth arm action and pillowed tips to sit comfortably for as long as you need them.